#215 Inside Diamond Aircraft: DA62 Business Aviation, Composite Innovation & AERO 2026 Preview

In this exclusive first episode of our Diamond Aircraft series,
recorded in Wiener Neustadt, we meet Jane Wang, Sales &
Marketing Director and Flight Operations Director at Diamond
Aircraft Industries. Together, we dive into the world of
efficient composite aircraft, modern flight training, business
aviation, and the company’s growing global footprint.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Introduction to Diamond Aircraft’s portfolio: DA40, DA42, DA50,
and the flagship DA62
• Composite fuselage & carbon fiber manufacturing
advantages
• Why training aircraft represent over half of Diamond’s
deliveries
• Jet fuel efficiency, cost benefits & Austro Engine
technology
• DA62 as a “flying luxury SUV” for private owners, charter
operators, and corporate missions
• Business aviation use cases: air taxi, executive transport,
offshore missions, aero survey & law enforcement
• Cabin experience: how executives can work, call, collaborate,
and travel efficiently
• 10 years DA62 anniversary and expanding global market
presence
 
️ DA62 – The Star of This Episode
The newly built DA62 featured in this video will be showcased at
AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, configured with two business class
seats in the second row, powered by twin Austro Engines AE330
(180 HP each), and built entirely from advanced composite
materials.
Its key advantages:
• Highest efficiency & lowest fuel burn in its class
• Short runway capability, including grass strips
• Up to seven seats, ideal for small corporate teams
• Multi mission flexibility (private, charter, special
missions)
 
AERO 2026 – What to Expect (April 22–25, 2026)
AERO Friedrichshafen is the leading global show for General
Aviation, featuring 756+ exhibitors from 38+ countries and over
32,000 visitors.
Expect 12 exhibition halls filled with gliders, ultralights,
piston aircraft, helicopters and a strong Business Aviation
presence. [aero-expo.com]

Major 2026 Highlights
• Record exhibitor numbers across general and business
aviation
• A significantly expanded Business Aviation Dome and presence in
Hall A1, showing the sector’s strong momentum
• The AERO Hydrogen & Battery Summit (21–22 April 2026)
focusing on hydrogen, batteries, charging, control systems &
future flight infrastructure
• AERO 2026’s central theme: innovation & sustainability,
with a dedicated Innovation Area in Hall A7 highlighting
alternative propulsion, electric flight and new engine
concepts
• International reach expanding into China, South Africa, the
Middle East, with high growth markets identified in Brazil and
India [aero-expo.com], [messen.de] [youtube.com] [aero-expo.com]
[pilotweb.aero]
️ Aircraft on Display
From drones to business jets, ultralights, gyrocopters,
turboprops and piston engine travel aircraft — AERO showcases the
full spectrum of modern aviation. [bodensee-airport.eu]

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Composites360onTour and Composites Lounge Engineering Talks bring
you insights from Europe’s aviation and composites ecosystems —
every week on LinkedIn, YouTube and major podcast platforms. We
dive into sustainable materials, innovative manufacturing, and
the technologies shaping the future of flight.

Join the Conversation
How do you see the role of efficient composite twin engine
aircraft like the DA62 in the future of business aviation?
Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned for another
Part with Norbert Werle, where we explore Composites and the DA62
even deeper.


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YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jymzB6BETB0